describe how he will carry out his devious plan – through “abus[ing] Othello’s ears/ That [Cassio] is too familiar with his wife.” We see a direct plot of revenge‚ where he uses the form of suspicion he has of Othello upon the “proper man” and “arithmetician” Cassio. Shakespeare uses the dramatic irony of Iago’s evil plotting to form the structure of Othello. While claiming “I hate the Moor” he also hates Cassio‚ who had robbed him of the job of a lieutenant and yet lacks the ability‚ for he has “never
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when Desdemona clearly refutes his accusations of having an affair with Cassio he refuses to believe her. This just proves that jealousy can completely distort what is right and what is wrong in a relationship. Secondly‚ Othello misunderstands Cassio’s degrading description of Bianca as Desdemona and this misunderstanding causes him to go crazy. Lastly‚ Iago drove Othello insane with jealousy by convincing him that Cassio is having an affair with Desdemona. “… I can at least make [Othello] so
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Throughout the play‚ the audience is unaware about Iago’s plan. He has been manipulating the other characters without them knowing. Iago has been planning to convince Othello that Cassio has been having an affair with Desdemona. Iago is upset with Othello because he gave Cassio his job back. As Iago goes to talk to Cassio‚ he tells Othello to watch his facial expressions as he asks
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(1.1.29). Iago stated this to Roderigo trying to prove his worthiness and experience in comparison to Cassio‚ who was appointed the position Iago wanted. This statement undermines his self-esteem. Because of his self-indulgence‚ we are inclined to believe his superiority as a warrior. Iago points out to Roderigo that Cassio‚ the newly appointed lieutenant‚ is not a true soldier. Iago says Cassio knows more "division of a battle " (1.1.23) than this "bookish theoric" (1.1.24). Furthermore‚ there is
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John Vandercliff Dr. Lou Ethel Roliston WRT-201-088WB 30 March 2015 There are many evil characters through out plays‚ but only one is an artist of villainy that character is Iago from “Othello” written by William Shakespeare. Iago is an artist of villainy first because he does not care about anyone and will use him or her for his gain. Also he is a mastermind of an evil plain that has everyone fooled. Lastly Iago is an artist of villainy because he can betray and cheat those closest to him without
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Desdemona cheated on him with Cassio; Desdemona would never do that and Iago knows that. Iago uses Othello’s insecurities against him and put the thought to kill Desdemona in Othello’s head. Othello follows through with his plan and strangles her in their bed. Iago’s wife Emelia pieces it all together and tells Othello and the police‚ Othello is drowned in his own sorrows and hates himself for killing Desdemona. After Othello is charged with killing his wife‚ Cassio the injured lieutenant is put
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The Real Meaning behind Othello’s Handkerchief “Now I know I’ve got a heart‚ because it is breaking” A quote in the Wizard of Oz said by the Tin Man also known as Tin Woodman. Tin Man asked for a heart in his attempt to be human by learning to love. But little does he know is that a heart isn’t to be played with and trust isn’t something that should be tossed around either. The heart is a symbol in which Tin Man’s heart slowly drifts away as he gets comfortable and is unsure how to restore order
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Iago the Master Villain In the play Othello by William Shakespeare the character Iago is a brilliantly devised character. He is the nemesis to Othello‚ a general in the Roman military yet is his friend and trusted companion. Iago is such a villain that everyone around him trusts him and feels that he is a confidant‚ Othello the most. In the beginning the of the play Iago even says it himself that he is a liar and cheat and that he is not what he seems to be. "I am not what I am" (I‚ 1‚ 65). This
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of his fiendish plans to ruin Othello’s relationship with Desdemona. In this act Iago’s plans really start coming together and are unfolding before him and he hardly has to say a thing. The main characters in this piece would include: Desdemona‚ Cassio‚ Othello‚ and Iago and each one of them has their own specific motivation in this scene. Iago being the main focus in this scene all of the characters play a certain role. Desdemona after leaving her father to be with Othello and accompanying Othello
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Now‚ whether he kill Cassio‚/or Cassio him‚ or each do kill the other‚/ Every way makes my gain. Live Roderigo‚/ he calls me to a restitution large/ of gold and jewels that I bobbed from him/… If Cassio do remain‚/ he hath a daily beauty in his life/ that makes me ugly. And Besides‚ the Moor/ May unfold me to him.” (V.I.13-22) Iago is thinking of killing Roderigo because he might be a threat
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